C5 Rear Ended
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C5 Rear Ended
Can anyone tell me what issues I should look for after being Rear Ended in my 01 convertible with 40K miles. Haven't heard anything from adjuster yet but I'm concerned that frame could be bent was hit pretty hard from a older Camry driving way to fast impact was low knocking off one side of corsa exhaust an crimped off pipe but never busted a tail light. Also have cracked Rear drivers side quarter panel his bumper was undamged impact was to radiator,headlights and hood which to me shows how hard he was on breaks. Any advice would be appreciated
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Sorry to hear about the accident and good luck getting the car repaired.
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Hate to hear about your mishap and glad you appear to be alright. Hopefully your frame is ok, and as Tsumi pointed out, evaluating damage to the frame is pretty straightforward. The other car appears to have hit you with "softer areas" of their car (lights, radiator; plus hoods are fairly easy to buckle if the car was on a downward pitch enough that the bumper did not impact you). bobs77vet is correct - carefully chose the body shop that will do the work. Hopefully you have one around you that specializes in Corvettes.
Best wishes with your repair.
Best wishes with your repair.
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I pull over, let them pass, and go on my way. Life is too short to compete at everything. People in general follow too close. Sign of the times. No respect for anyone. Safety from behind the computer screen, safety from behind a steering wheel, they are cowards.